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Mainzinger Family History

Mainzinger Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Matzinger, Meininger, Mininger, Infinger, Weininger, Kinsinger

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Where is the Mainzinger family from?

You can see how Mainzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainzinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mainzinger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Mainzinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mainzinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mainzinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainzinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mainzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mainzinger. 100% of Mainzinger men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Mainzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainzinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Mainzinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Mainzinger. For the veterans among your Mainzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainzinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mainzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mainzinger in 1966 was 56, and 69 in 2003.

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